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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$73-$92/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Places You’ll Go Therapy (PYG Therapy) is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping children strengthen their communication skills and reach their potential. Provide pediatric speech and language therapy in children’s natural environments throughout Arizona.

Interested in learning more about our company and team? Visit pygtherapy.com.

Why Join PYG Therapy?

We’re a therapist-owned company focused on helping children and families thrive. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits your needs while providing consistency for your patients. Our dedicated scheduling team helps build and maintain your caseload so you can focus on providing quality care and helping children make progress.

Compensation and Employment Options

1099 Independent Contractor: $73–$92 per hour

Minimum of 8 sessions per week

Consistent weekly scheduling

Dedicated assistance with building and maintaining your caseload

Part-Time W-2: $64–$82 per hour

Minimum of 12 sessions per week

Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability

Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)

401(k) retirement plan

Employee referral bonus opportunities

CPR certification reimbursement

Article 9 certification reimbursement

Full-Time W-2: $64–$82 per hour

Minimum of 25 sessions per week

Consistent weekly schedule based on agreed-upon availability

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)

401(k) retirement plan

Reimbursement for professional license, CPR certification, Article 9 certification, and fingerprint clearance card

$250 annual CEU reimbursement

$100 annual toy and therapy equipment reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Benefits and reimbursements are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company policies.

Responsibilities

Conduct speech and language evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.

Provide interventions targeting speech production, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and other communication needs.

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as appropriate.

Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation within established timelines.

Educate caregivers on strategies to support communication development between sessions.

Collaborate with families and other members of the care team.

Provide SLPA supervision when qualified and authorized, as applicable.

Qualifications

Active Arizona Speech-Language Pathologist license.

Current CPR certification.

AHCCCS provider ID, as applicable.

Article 9 certification, as required.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

Pediatric or home-based therapy experience preferred, but not required.

Position Details

Contract, Part-Time, or Full-Time | Arizona | Pediatric therapy in the child’s natural environment.

If you’re passionate about helping children communicate, connect, and thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyTreatment planningReceptive languagePatient monitoringCaregiver educationCollaborationClinical skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$170k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Arizona19 active638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 55% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$105k
1
$119k
7
$130k-155k
8
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 568 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time W-2)
Paid time off/paid sick leave (PTO/PSL)
401(k) retirement plan
Employee referral bonus opportunities
CPR certification reimbursement
Article 9 certification reimbursement
Professional license reimbursement (full-time)
Fingerprint clearance card reimbursement (full-time)

Living in Buckeye

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$363k
Typical market rent
$1,978/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.